Separated by class Brought together by passion Having finally fulfilled her dream of opening a hairdressing parlor, Nellie Regan has no interest in love ruining her plans. After Nellie is caught mocking landowner Dominic Lockhart's lifeless engagement to Lady Cecily, she's not expecting him to defend her in a tavern brawl. Now the frustratingly handsome gentleman must recuperate in her home! Close quarters stir simmering attraction...but Nellie's determined to follow her head, not her heart. Is Dominic willing to do the same?